Connect with us

News

French Chief Epidemiologist: Obesity Will Increase Risk of Contracting Covid-19

Published

French Chief Epidemiologist: Obesity Will Increase Risk of Contracting Covid-19 - WORLD OF BUZZ 3
Source: Israel21c & Financial Times

Follow us on Facebook, Youtube, Twitter, and Instagram for the latest stories and updates daily.

The Covid-19 pandemic is one disease that we never expected. As it is still a mystery to our scientists, they are still in the midst of getting to know the coronavirus.

According to Reuters, the French Chief Epidemiologist, Professor Jean-François Delfraissy has said that obesity will increase the risk of people contacting Covid-19. (Epidemiologists are public health professionals who investigate patterns and causes of disease and injury in humans. They seek to reduce the risk and occurrence of negative health outcomes through research, community education and health policy.)

French Chief Epidemiologist: Obesity Will Increase Risk of Contracting Covid-19 - WORLD OF BUZZ 2

Professor Delfraissy also expressed his concern and said that the United States of America is particularly vulnerable to Covid-19 as they have high-levels of obesity there. The professor spearheads a scientific council that advises the French government on the pandemic and has led French research into Ebola and AIDS back in the days.

The professor said that as many as 17 million of France’s 67 million citizens are seriously at risk from the Covid-19 because of advance age, existing illnesses and obesity.

“This virus is terrible, it can hit young people, in particular obese young people. Those who are overweight really need to be careful.”

French Chief Epidemiologist: Obesity Will Increase Risk of Contracting Covid-19 - WORLD OF BUZZ 1

Delfraissy mentioned that the mortality rate of young people with Covid-19 is at 2% but when they are more fragile (obese and/or with a pre-existing condition), the mortality rate rises to 14%. He added that in France’s case, they are still very far away from achieving herd immunity (50% to 60% of the population).

“Initial data show that the number of people who may have developed immunity is lower than we imagined, about 10-15%.”

Yesterday (8th April), the Malaysian Ministry of Health has announced an addition of 156 new cases bringing the total number of cases to 4,119 cases. 166 cases have been discharged and the total number of patients discharged since February is 1,487 cases. So far, there have been 65 deaths.

French Chief Epidemiologist: Obesity Will Increase Risk of Contracting Covid-19 - WORLD OF BUZZ

Well, this is certainly new information. We hope that everyone will be able to stay clean, stay safe and stay vigilant during this MCO.

 

Also read: Take Note: PDRM Will Close These 5 Roads In Petaling Jaya On 10th April

PDRM Will Close These 5 Roads In PJ On 10th April, Same Day As Decision Of MCO's Extension - WORLD OF BUZZ 4

Source: La Croix
Source: Israel21c

Follow us on Facebook, Youtube, Twitter, and Instagram for the latest stories and updates daily.



Just In

feat image wtf case feat image wtf case
News3 hours ago

45yo Retiree in Perak Charged with Impregnating 12yo Daughter, Pleads for Lower Bail as He Has 6 Children to Support

A 45-year-old retiree pleaded not guilty to 3 charges of rape and sexual assault of his 12-year-old daughter, who is...

Dd FT 27 Dd FT 27
News4 hours ago

M’sian Travel Influencer Accused of Assaulting Female Tour Guide in Japan Remanded for 4 Days

Earlier, WORLD OF BUZZ reported that a Malaysian woman was assaulted and threatened with death by a fellow Malaysian travel...

collage 8 1 collage 8 1
News4 hours ago

“Crazy & absurd” – Home Affairs Minister Says Video of 3-Month-Old Baby Being Raped Was Sold Online

A 3-month-old baby was brutally raped, and the entire ordeal was recorded before the video was sold online. Home Affairs...

feat image stole register feat image stole register
News5 hours ago

M’sian Cashier Steals SGD57k from Workplace in S’pore to Spend on Online Gambling, Gets 17 Months in Jail

A 37-year-old Malaysian woman who worked as a cashier at a minimart in Jurong West, Singapore, has been sentenced to...

Dd FT 26 Dd FT 26
News5 hours ago

Man Caught Stealing From Gym Forced to Work Out as Punishment, Jumps Out 3rd Floor Window to Escape

A video has gone viral showing a man who, after stealing gym equipment, faced an unexpected form of punishment. According...

feat image taxi fake feat image taxi fake
News8 hours ago

Foreigner Tries to Pay Taxi Ride from Bangkok to Pattaya with a Packet of Cannabis, Gets Reported to Police

A 54-year-old taxi driver in Pattaya, Thailand, recently lodged a police report on a foreign passenger who tried to pay...

Dd FT 25 Dd FT 25
News8 hours ago

26yo Chinese Mum Sentenced to Jail for Selling Her 2 Sons to Fund Her Lavish Lifestyle & Tip Livestreamers

A 26-year-old woman from China has been sentenced to prison after being found guilty of selling her two biological children...

feat image nuclear feat image nuclear
News8 hours ago

“It will take 10 years” – Malaysia is Considering Nuclear Power as Long-Term Option for National Energy Supply

Deputy Prime Minister II Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof has revealed that the Federal Government is considering nuclear power as part...

Announcement

Latest Videos



TRENDING TODAY